Arensa, Saas im Prättigau

Dry meadow4 haObject number 9462

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Arensa (Dry meadow)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Dry meadow Arensa.

Location and surroundings

Arensa is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Saas im Prättigau in the canton of GR. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 9462. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Arensa?

Arensa lies near Saas im Prättigau in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.9102, 9.8441.

How large is Arensa?

The site covers 4 ha according to the federal inventory.

Dry meadow: what is it?

Dry meadows and pastures are nutrient-poor, sunny grasslands of exceptional biodiversity, created only by traditional management.

Is Arensa protected?

Yes. The site is listed in the federal inventory and is therefore of national importance.

Which town is Arensa in?

Arensa lies near Zug Saas im Prättigau (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Zug Saas im Prättigau.

Which protected sites are near Arensa?

The closest are Unter-Planggen (1 km), Tschägi (1 km) and Flersch (2 km).